Special event sponsorships

Some of our special events raise funds for treatment, others spread joy to children who are especially in need of it, and still others educate. All of them help further our mission, which is to provide children with special needs with a foundation for developing life skills through innovative therapies.

You can be part of that

Benefits vary by sponsorship level and event and may include name/logo on event print and electronic materials, complimentary or discounted tickets, recognition on an individual or shared banner displayed year-round in the riding arena, social media spotlight, and more.

The Children’s TherAplay #Horsepower500 brings the Indy 500 to Children’s TherAplay each May for a laughter-filled adaptive tricycle race

Purpose: Raise funds and awareness for Children’s TherAplay

Audience: 650+ children and adults of all ages from Central Indiana; Indianapolis 500 and auto-racing fans; local and national media

Hippotherapy courses, led by the American Hippotherapy Association and hosted by Children’s TherAplay, bring local and regional (and sometimes international!) medical professionals together to learn the innovative treatment strategy of hippotherapy

Purpose: Increase the number of therapists who are trained in hippotherapy; ensure the high-quality application of this treatment strategy

Audience: up to 25 physical, occupational, and speech therapists, assistants, and clinics; horse handlers; potential and established hippotherapy clinics

Special opportunities

Every once in a while, a very special opportunity comes along … like the Meyers Family Stable, the soon-to-be-revamped sensory garden (complete with wheelchair-accessible swing set!), or the upcoming clinic renovation. Is there something that would be especially meaningful to you? Let’s talk.

Your support matters

To be specific, each hour of treatment costs Children’s TherAplay $182 but the average health insurance reimbursement is only $101. Sponsorships—of a therapy horse, one of our fundraising events, or a naming opportunity—help cover that $81-per-treatment funding gap so we can continue to help Central Indiana children with special needs grow stronger and more independent. Thank you.